Important: Let cool completely or the dough will be sticky
2. Make the Dough
When potatoes are cool, mix in:
Egg
Salt
Then gradually knead in:
Flour
Knead gently until dough is: ✔ Soft ✔ Smooth ✔ Not sticky
Add flour only as needed — too much makes them tough
3. Roll the Nudli
Dust surface with flour
Roll dough into long ropes (finger-thick)
Cut into 1–2 inch (2–3 cm) pieces
Shape slightly pointed edges if you like
4. Cook
Bring salted water to boil
Drop dumplings in
Cook until they float, plus 1–2 minutes
Remove with slotted spoon
😍 Finish With Toppings
Classic Hungarian (most common)
🧈 Buttered Bread Crumbs + Sugar
Fry bread crumbs in butter until golden
Toss warm dumplings in mixture
Sprinkle sugar on top
Sweet, crunchy, nostalgic — childhood in Hungary!
Poppy Seed Version (Mákos Nudli)
Toss dumplings in melted butter
Sprinkle with ground poppy seeds + sugar
Savory Version
Butter + toasted breadcrumbs + salt
Sour cream + grated cheese
🌿 Tips for Perfect Nudli
Cool potatoes before adding flour
Don’t over-knead
Don’t add too much flour
Cook in gently simmering water
Serve immediately — best fresh!
🍽️ What to Serve With
As dessert
As a sweet lunch (Hungarian tradition!)
As a side to meat dishes
Or as a cozy snack
🤤 Why You’ll Love It
Soft, pillowy, comforting
Cheap and simple ingredients
Hungarian childhood classic
Fun to make with kids
🧊 Storage
Best fresh
Freeze uncooked dumplings on tray, then bag
Boil from frozen — no defrosting needed
If you want, I can give you: ✔ a quick potato-less version ✔ a stuffed version with jam or Nutella ✔ a grandma-style story intro ✔ or a TikTok-style recipe script
